A whole new look can brighten anyone's day, and for stylists at J&J's Hairstyling in Brush, it's a whole new look for the salon's interior that is ushering in the dawn of a new day and age as owner and independent operator Janet Krohn rings in 2013 by celebrating more than 30 years of style, with style.

It was in 1982 that Krohn, along with partner JoAnn Boston, (the second J in the salon's name) boldly ventured out start the salon after spending time together working at the former Powder Puff salon in Brush and, although she can hardly believe it's been 31 years since the company began beautifying Brush, it doesn't surprise her that the salon has lasted so long.

"Everything I've done with hairdressing was not originally my idea," said Krohn. "It began years ago when I met Betty Mayhugh, the owner of the Powder Puff. She was the one who urged me to try my hand at hairdressing and when JoAnn came into the picture and suggested we begin our own salon, I thought hey, I can do this, and I truly love what I do just as much as the day I started."

When J&J's was first brought to life the duo of damsels first set up shop in a building rented by Krohn and husband Pete in the building formerly known as Strauch's Bootery, just two doors down from the salon's present location where the salon held firm for five years before Boston movef to Arizona.

Soon after, in 1987, the couple purchased the old Coast-to-Coast store and took on the task of remodeling the entirety of the building, creating three sections that initially included the salon in one section along with two additional rental sections.

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"He's always done so much," noted Krohn of her husband. "He's a jack-of-all-trades and knows how to do so many things, including most of the construction throughout the years."

Over the years, the Krohns have seen many businesses come and go from the building, even in the early 1990s when the couple decided to expand the salon to use two sections of the building. The shop was then expanded to include eight stations instead of the original four and also offered customers a tanning bed and massage therapy.

Although the number of stylists who rent their own stations in this independent operation has shrunk over the years, Krohn is grateful to each and every one: "I've been so blessed to have had hairdressers who stay for years and years. They are the key to my success, and the reason I've had most of my success is due to the longevity of the stylists. I couldn't have done it without them through the years."

Another key to J&J's longevity, according to Krohn, is the community at large.

"Brush has been so good to me," she said, "and I couldn't have done this without the community support."

With stylists down to four, it simply made sense to Krohn and husband Pete to downsize and downsize they did, but with a style and flair that makes the salon look and feel like a whole new version.

The two spaces were condensed back to one, making way for the Colorado Caring Companions operation that also uses the Clayton Street building, to expand into two sections, while J&J's Hairstyling has returned to its roots, gracing the very same section that the shop began in.

"It's just like coming home," remarked Krohn with a smile. Although the move was slight, the latest 2013 remodel has the original space, located at 219 Clayton St., sporting a chic and innovative style.

The remodel included having the new space completely gutted and redesigned with new flooring, walls, light fixtures and décor items that are completely new or in some cases, refurbished. Included in the look is the original J&J's sign, created by Pat Ehrlich who designed and made the glass etching that now greets customers as the first sight they see on the back wall of the salon.

Now, with a new look, the dedicated stylists at J&J's will continue to offer customers services such as hair cuts, color, highlighting, perms, nails, waxing and a full line of retail products, just in a dazzling new space.

The salon will also celebrate more than 30 years in business by offering a slew of super specials during the summer that tentatively includes an open house celebration.

Look for more on J&J's upcoming specials at their location at 219 Clayton Street in Brush, or give them a call at (970) 842-4333 for more information or to book an appointment.

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